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‘ 4 Experiment with several other types of dimensions. NOTE Automatic dimension scaling is not turned on in all drawings or drawing template files. It works only when the system variable DIMSCALE is set to 0. You can enter DIMSCALE on the command line. Check the Help system topic on DIMSCALE for more information. Add Text 1 Double-click outside the layout viewport to return to paper space. 2 Change the current layer to the Text layer. 3 Create several notes using the Multiline Text command. 4 Save your drawing. Create Dimensions | 137

Section	Page
Contents	3
Index 169	5
Make the Transition from Paper to CAD	7
Draw to Scale	9
Lay Out Your Drawing	11
Organize Drawing Information	13
Establish Drafting Standards	15
Draw Efficiently	17
Draw Accurately	19
View Your Drawing	21
Create Dimensions and Text	23
Modify Your Drawing	25
Introduction	27
Why You Should Use this Guide	28
Tutorials and Command Access	28
Get Additional Information	29
Review and Recall	33
Work with Commands	35
Use the Mouse	36
Cancel a Command	36
Start a Command	36
Undo or Redo Commands	40
Review and Recall	40
Change Views	43
Zoom to Magnify a View	44
Pan to Reposition a View	45
Review and Recall	46
Drawing Setup	49
Start a Drawing	50
Plan the Drawing Units and Scale	52
Understand Models and Layouts	54
Organize Drawings with Layers	56
Tutorial: Tour a Drawing	58
Review and Recall	59
Draw Objects	61
Object Properties Overview	62
Draw Lines	70
Draw Circles and Arcs	73
Review and Recall	74
Precision Drawing	77
Set Grid and Snap Values	78
Draw with Coordinates	80
Snap to Precise Points on Objects	82
Object Snap Descriptions	84
Specify Angles and Distances	85
Review and Recall	88
Make Modifications	91
Select Objects to Edit	92
Erase, Extend, and Trim Objects	93
Duplicate Objects	96
Move and Rotate Objects	99
Fillet Corners	100
Use Editing Aids	115
Analyze Drawings	117
Review and Recall	118
Add Symbols and Hatches	121
Overview of Blocks	122
Insert Blocks	123
Overview of Hatches	125
Insert Hatches or Solid Fills	126
Review and Recall	128
Add Text to a Drawing	131
Create and Modify Text	132
Work with Text Styles	134
Set Text Size for the Viewport Scaling	135
Review and Recall	136
Add Dimensions	139
Dimensions Overview	140
Create Dimensions	141
Use Dimensioning Options	144
Create and Modify Dimension Styles	146
Modify Dimensions	148
Review and Recall	150
Create Layouts and Plots	153
Work with Layouts	154
Choose and Configure Plotters	157
Plot from a Layout	159
Review and Recall	164
Glossary	165